{"product_id":"skate-braised-chicory-cider-butter","title":"SKATE, BRAISED CHICORY \u0026 CIDER BUTTER","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\"\u003eMETHOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePat the skate wings dry and season lightly with salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlace a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and add enough olive oil to create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'DengXian Light'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003ethin, even layer across the base of the pan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (approximately 2–3 tablespoons).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLay the skate in the pan and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until golden and lightly crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTurn the skate and add 50g butter along with the thyme or rosemary. As the butter foams, baste continuously for a further 3–4 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and the butter smells nutty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdd 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar to the pan and reduce briefly. Continue to baste the skate until it is lightly glazed. Remove the fish from the pan and rest in a warm place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor the chicory, cut each head in half lengthways. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan and place the chicory cut-side down. Cook until lightly caramelised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSprinkle over the brown sugar and allow it to dissolve and caramelise lightly. Add the sherry vinegar, water and a pinch of salt. Cover and braise gently for 8–10 minutes until the chicory is tender but holding its shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRemove the lid and reduce the liquid until glossy and coating the chicory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor the cider butter sauce, combine the cider and cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Reduce over a medium heat until approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'DengXian Light'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e20% of the original volume remains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (around 40–50ml). The liquid should be slightly syrupy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLower the heat and whisk in the cold butter a cube at a time until fully emulsified and glossy. Do not allow the sauce to boil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTaste and adjust seasoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTo serve, spoon the cider butter sauce onto the plate. 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